MARCH 13, 2023 • FREEP.COM
ISAIAH BUGGS
Detroit Lions sign DL Isaiah Buggs to new 2-year, $6 million contract in NFL free agency Isaiah Buggs got $2.1 million guaranteed at signing on his new Detroit Lions contract, with a max value of $6 million in NFL free agency 202...
Lions Sign DT Isaiah Buggs to New Deal Former Pittsburgh Steelers DT Isaiah Buggs is staying with the Detroit Lions.
MARCH 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Re-signs with Lions Buggs and the Lions agreed to a two-year, $6 million contract Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Buggs will be back in Detroit in 2023 after he produced a career-best 46 tackles, including a sack, with the team last season. The interior defensive lineman was also able to deflect two passes and force a fumble while playing in all 17 games in 2022. After three seasons as a reserve option in Pittsburgh, Buggs appears to have carved out a long-term starting spot on Detroit's defensive line.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Registers 46 tackles Boggs recorded 46 tackles, one sack, two pass breakups and one forced fumble over 17 games in 2022.
Impact After playing in a rotational role with Pittsburgh during the previous three seasons, Buggs started to make a name for himself in 2022 by logging at least half of the Lions' defensive snaps in every game this season. The Alabama product is now headed for free agency but could handle another big role in 2023 should he return to Detroit.
JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 16, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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DECEMBER 11, 2022 • NFL.COM
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
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Activated from COVID-19 list Buggs (COVID-19) has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.
Impact Buggs has not played since Week 11 after dealing with an ankle injury and being placed on the COVID-19 list, but all these issues are now a thing of the past. The defensive tackle has recorded 17 tackles and one pass defended across 10 appearances in 2021.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list The Steelers placed Buggs (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
Impact Buggs missed the last three games with an ankle injury but was a full participant in Wednesday's practice session. However, he'll now be forced to spend some time away from the team. The Steelers didn't indicate whether the 25-year-old has tested positive for COVID-19, but Henry Mondeaux should start Sunday against Kansas City if Buggs is unavailable.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fully participates in practice Buggs (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice session, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Impact Buggs was unavailable for the last three games due to an ankle injury, but it appears as though he'll be back in action Sunday against Kansas City. The 25-year-old has had a rotational role on Pittsburgh's defensive line this year.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Inactive Sunday Buggs (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, Burt Lauten of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact This will make the fourth straight game that Buggs does not play and the third he has missed due to a lingering ankle injury. The nose tackle has held a rotational role, accumulating 17 tackles on the season and 24 or more defensive snaps in each of the last four games he has appeared in.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Week 15 Buggs (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Impact Buggs practiced in full Wednesday only to log no activity Thursday and Friday. That doesn't bode well for his availability Sunday, though the team hasn't ruled out the possibility of him suiting up. Buggs has played a rotational role along Pittsburgh's defensive line this season, racking up 17 total tackles and one pass defended.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
No limitations Wednesday Buggs (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice session, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Buggs was sidelined for the last two games due to an ankle issue, but he should be back in action against the Titans on Sunday. Across the last four games, he's recorded nine tackles (two solo) and a pass defense.
DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Not ready for return The Steelers ruled Buggs (ankle) out for Thursday's game against the Vikings.
Impact Buggs will miss his second straight game due to injury and his third in a row overall, with his absence in Week 11 being attributed to a coach's decision. The third-year defensive tackle has totaled 17 tackles (five solo) through his 10 appearances on the season.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Inactive for Week 13 Buggs (ankle) is out for the team's Week 13 contest against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Buggs popped up on the injury report this week with an ankle injury after sitting out of the team's Week 12 matchup versus the Bengals, which was a coach's decision. With Cameron Heyward (illness) questionable to play, the 25-year-old's inability to take the field will likely lead to larger roles for Henry Mondeaux and Montravius Adams.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
WR Anthony Miller making his Steelers debut; DL Isaiah Buggs benched Miller, a former second-round pick of the Bears, will fill in for Ray-Ray McCloud while Daniel Archibong dresses ahead of the veteran Buggs
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Inactive Sunday Buggs (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Buggs was dealing with a hip injury previously, but that does not appear to be the reason he's inactive Sunday. The third-year pro's absence likely will lead to larger roles for Henry Mondeaux and Isaiahh Loudermilk.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Manages full practice Wednesday Buggs (hip) was able to practice fully for the Steelers on Wednesday, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Buggs suffered a hip injury in Week 9 that isn't considered serious, according to coach Mike Tomlin. The defensive tackle logged a full practice Wednesday, which could indicate that he'll be able to suit up against the Lions in Week 10. If Buggs suffers any setbacks, expect Henry Mondeaux to see an increased role Sunday.
NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Banged up Monday Buggs (hip) was injured during the Steelers' victory over the Bears on Monday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Buggs' injury is not considered serious and was categorized as minor bumps and bruises by head coach Mike Tomlin. He'll try to be ready for Sunday against the Lions.
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
